PHOTOS: ECHOES FROM 2018 AFRICAN DRUM FESTIVAL IN OGUN STATE

Though the 2018 and third edition of the annual African Drum Festival hosted by Ogun State Government may have passed, but the event will remain indelible on the minds of participants from about 20 African countries who graced the annual cultural event, aimed at promoting integration among Africans.

The main objective, according to the organisers, is to begin to position the Drum as a tool for education, socialization, cultural and economic advancement. The 3-day event which was held at the Abeokuta, capital of Ogun State was witnessed by thousands of arts enthusiasts across Africa.

President Muhammed Buhari, who was represented by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, disclosed that the festival had continued to grow better with each edition, stating further that, the drum festival keyed into the objective of turning the creative industry into a thriving industry that provides jobs and promotes the economy.

“The drum festival keys into our objective of turning the creative industry into a thriving industry, one that provides jobs and promotes the economy. I will also appeal to the corporate world to partner with Ogun State and support this festival by providing the much-needed resources to ensure its sustenance,” he said.

“This festival is important to Africa because it provides us with an avenue to showcase our rich cultural heritage as well as an opportunity to preserve the culture for the future heritage,” he added.

If you missed the event, check out some of the pictures below and catch up with scenes from the event.





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